What Does "maybe you're trying to impress someone at work" Mean?
Learn what "maybe you're trying to impress someone at work" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Oh I don't know, maybe you're trying to impress someone at work?
This means the speaker is guessing that the other person is acting to get attention or approval at work.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 0
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests that another person may be trying to impress someone at work.
Usage Scenario
Use this when making a mild guess about someone’s motives. It can sound teasing or nosy depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
Maybe you're trying to impress someone at work.
Are you trying to impress someone at work?
You're trying to impress someone at work, aren't you?
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